I wondered about that kind of solution. I thought if I tried such a thing,
I'd probably put fittings on the cover. Easier to get it out, plus I could
weld the fittings in place to make sure I got a good seal.
One of the truck outfits lists a plastic remote reservoir and master for
about $120. My hesitation is that I went to great trouble to make sure my
brake system was all matched and balanced. and if I got with this other
master cylinder that won't be true any longer.
----- Original Message -----
From: <Cameo3124@aol.com>
To: <steve@oldsub.com>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 11:45 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] RE: Brakes
I had the same problems with the dual master under the floor and made my own
system,, I removed the master cylinder packed the reservoir with rags and
care full drilled an tapped an 1/8" pipe threaded hole in to the reservoir
just below the rim on the highest end, then I took my die grinder and cut a
1/4" groove between the two side to allow fluid to run between the
two,removed the rags, blew out any trash, I then screwed in a 1/8"NPT brass
barb fitting in the hole and attached a hose, for the firewall mounted
filler I connect to a plastic reservoir from VW GHIA with the same size barb
fitting but in plastic,for a tighter seal around the the lid under the floor
for added leak proofing I used two Stainless steel clamps around the the
master cylinder and tightened snug over the lid,I filled up the master
cylinder close to the top before I put the lid on, Might seem kinda funky
but it doesn't leak a drop,,, Ive been running it that way for 5 years,..Ive
seen after market billet reservoirs that you can buy too that would dress it
real nice if you wanted a cleaner look
Richard Scott
57 cameo
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